The Video Game Thread

[HungryLion]

Yes, I played it .. the original UO was a lot of fun back then.

It was awesome until they started adding insurance and blessed everything and ninjas and all that stuff.

 

[SlammedZero]

For the older gamers ..

My Abandonware - Download Old Video Games
https://www.myabandonware.com/

I posted this in the "Interesting Sites" thread, but thought it would be good to post here as well.

I found that site long ago when I was looking for a way to play an old Windows game where my original copy would not work on Windows 10, and I was able to find a workable version on that site.

Wow!! I feel like I could get lost scrolling through those games forever. Good find. Thanks for sharing. Will have to see if they have Battle Chess on there (anybody remember that game?)

 

[BigStar]

Just started Outer Worlds and this thing is great. I didn't realize it was the Fallout people making it but this is legit. Dark humor, good gun mechanics, rpg a mili, great env. Kinda Bioshock vibe to it. I like that in this env, the morality pays off to be devious/selfish instead of having to hold a good moral standing to succeed. Turned the morality thing it on its head and it works, actually makes the decisions feel interesting in dialogue options.

 

[SlammedZero]

Just started Outer Worlds and this thing is great. I didn't realize it was the Fallout people making it but this is legit. Dark humor, good gun mechanics, rpg a mili, great env. Kinda Bioshock vibe to it. I like that in this env, the morality pays off to be devious/selfish instead of having to hold a good moral standing to succeed. Turned the morality thing it on its head and it works, actually makes the decisions feel interesting in dialogue options.

I started that one very briefly. Looked kind of interesting. Just need to find the time. The Switch has completely stolen me lately.

 

[Crazed Liotta Eyes]

Since there seem to be many old school gamers on this site.

Including some old school MMORPG gamers.


Did anybody here used to play Ultimate Online?

I used to LOVE playing UO. One of the first fully online MMORPG’s. You could own your own house, there were dungeons. You could be a thief and steal from other players or be a murderer.

I remember having multiple characters. A warrior. A Mage, a tamer who has dragons and a Murderer character.

I also remember saving up to buy my own house bear one of the dungeons, named Despise. I would use my murderer to attack and kill people who were going through the dungeon and then loot all of their belongings.


I know UO is still around but it’s nothing like what if once was with all the changes they’ve made.

I was still at Origin in the early days of UO but I didn't actually work on it. I was on the teams making Wing Commander and the flight sims that came out of that studio. UO was definitely groundbreaking at the time.

 

[HungryLion]

I was still at Origin in the early days of UO but I didn't actually work on it. I was on the teams making Wing Commander and the flight sims that came out of that studio. UO was definitely groundbreaking at the time.

That’s awesome man. Such a cool job you have.

They definitely laid a foundation for MMORPG’s with that game. It’s one of my favorites of all time.

I would actually love to play it again, if they created a couple of servers with the original style rules and gameplay.

 

[Crazed Liotta Eyes]

That’s awesome man. Such a cool job you have.

They definitely laid a foundation for MMORPG’s with that game. It’s one of my favorites of all time.

I would actually love to play it again, if they created a couple of servers with the original style rules and gameplay.

Thanks, man. It has been quite the ride. I know the guys who worked on that were super dedicated to making something new. I worked on the old single-player Ultima games and wanted to work on that one. Just didn't work out that way.

 

[JohnnyTheFox]

That’s awesome man. Such a cool job you have.

They definitely laid a foundation for MMORPG’s with that game. It’s one of my favorites of all time.

I would actually love to play it again, if they created a couple of servers with the original style rules and gameplay.

There are many UO private servers that are free to join and play here are just a couple among many.
https://www.uoforever.com/

https://uooutlands.com/

Best of all they are free and you don't have to pay any sub to EA/Broadsword.

There is also a game called Legends of Aria which is highly moddable, a group of developers started their own server called Legends of Ultima, I believe everything is in place except the original map which is being developed.

 

[HungryLion]

There are many UO private servers that are free to join and play here are just a couple among many.
https://www.uoforever.com/

https://uooutlands.com/

Best of all they are free and you don't have to pay any sub to EA/Broadsword.

There is also a game called Legends of Aria which is highly moddable, a group of developers started their own server called Legends of Ultima, I believe everything is in place except the original map which is being developed.

Awesome. Thanks for the heads up. I’ll check them out!

 

[Reality]

 

[JohnnyTheFox]

Love the Witcher series,
Finished the 1st one.
Played thru the 2nd a couple of times and still have my special edition box with map and all sorts of goodies.
Am ashamed to say though I still haven't completed the 3rd.

 

[Reality]

Love the Witcher series,
Finished the 1st one.
Played thru the 2nd a couple of times and still have my special edition box with map and all sorts of goodies.
Am ashamed to say though I still haven't completed the 3rd.

I already owned 3 (installed but haven't played it yet) but I bought 1 and 2 over the holidays heavily discounted so I may dive into that series soon when time permits.

 

[JohnnyTheFox]

I already owned 3 (installed but haven't played it yet) but I bought 1 and 2 over the holidays heavily discounted so I may dive into that series soon when time permits.

The Combat in 1 is much different so be prepared for a change. Also the areas aren't near as big as the subsequent 2 games. All are awesome though.

 

[Juggernaut]

 

[Reality]

Good to hear there's a future for us

 

[JohnnyTheFox]

Good to hear there's a future for us

A couple of buddies I play PUBG with are 50+ years of age. Despite all our experience we still can match the skill of those Chinese hackers.
Also met a couple of people playing RTS games that were in their 60s and 70s respectively.

 

[Reality]

A couple of buddies I play PUBG with are 50+ years of age. Despite all our experience we still can match the skill of those Chinese hackers.
Also met a couple of people playing RTS games that were in their 60s and 70s respectively.

I remember in my 20s playing MMOs with a couple of guild members in their 60s which was really shocking to find out.

These days, I just assume most people playing MMOs are 30+ year old gamers

 

[JohnnyTheFox]

I remember in my 20s playing MMOs with a couple of members in their 60s which was really shocking to find out.

These days, I just assume most people playing MMOs are 30+ year old gamers

Some of the people in some FB/Wow/other MMOs groups I belong to look to be over 50 years old, idk maybe they have just aged horribly.
Ever heard of the older lady that plays Skyrim and has become somewhat of a celebrity among fans. Good for her I say, do what makes you happy regardless of age.

 

[Khartun]

Good to hear there's a future for us

I am directly responsible for some of this. I was 48 in 2016 and 51 in 2019.

 

[Khartun]

Some of the people in some FB/Wow/other MMOs groups I belong to look to be over 50 years old, idk maybe they have just aged horribly.
Ever heard of the older lady that plays Skyrim and has become somewhat of a celebrity among fans. Good for her I say, do what makes you happy regardless of age.

haha, that's awesome!